The Elusive Samurai - Season 1 - Eps 2: The Gentle Uncle
Takauji Ashikaga, once considered the guardian of the Kamakura shogunate, stages a rebellion that led to its quick destruction. Tokiyuki’s older brother, Kunitoki, successfully evades the eyes of the warriors loyal to Takauji, and he is placed under the care of their uncle, Muneshige Godaiin.
About The Elusive Samurai
Title: The Elusive Samurai
First Air Date: 2024-07-06
Last Air Date: 2024-09-28
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 8.185/10 (from 27 votes)
Language: JA
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 12
Network: Gunma TV Tokyo MX BS11 Tochigi TV
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure
Production Companies: CloverWorks, Aniplex, Shueisha, Tokyo MX, BS11
Synopsis
Set between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, during the Kenmu Restoration, the story follows the tale of Hojo Tokiyuki, a boy on the run after his family is overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji. With his only allies being a shady priest and his followers, the young lord must seek revenge and regain his glory, with his only weapon: a superhuman ability to flee and hide.
Cast
Asaki Yuikawa
Tokiyuki Hojo (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura
Yorishige Suwa (voice)
Hinaki Yano
Shizuku (voice)
Mari Hino
Kojiro (voice)
Sayumi Suzushiro
Ayako (voice)
Aoi Yuki
Kazama Genba (voice)
Kikunosuke Toya
Fubuki (voice)
